Merriam, Eliza F. (age 7)

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Maker
Merriam, Eliza F. (age 7)
Date made
1819
Origin
MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Long-arm cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets. Numbers 1-12. All done in a cross stitched rectangle with simple stitched lines. Floral vine border on both sides and across top. Narrow border across bottom.
Inscription
Wrought by Eliza F. Merriam Aged 7 1819
Length Without Frame
8 5/8"
Length With Frame
9 3/4"
Width Without Frame
8 1/4"
Wdith With Frame
9 5/8"
Historical Owner
#98.081.3 Donated to the Museum by maker's family in 1998.
Owner
National Heritage Museum, Lexington, MA
Owner Private
National Heritage Museum